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Current List of Harmonized Standards medical devices and IVDs

Updated: Nov 11

Last Updated on: 09. Nov 2024

New harmonized standard for MDR: Decision

✅ 26 out of 226 standards harmonized (11.5%)

New harmonized standards for IVDR: Decision

✅ 15 out of 45 standards harmonized (33.3%)


Note: The harmonization of norms regarding the regulations MDR and IVDR is still ongoing. Therefore, this list is not exhaustive and may change over time. It is recommended to keep up-to-date with the official websites of relevant standardization bodies and notified bodies to obtain the most current information.


Most of the european harmonized standards for medical devices are also mentioned by other international authorities. See here for further information.


List of harmonized standards medical devices
List of harmonized standards medical devices

All Process standards you need for your MDR and IVDR QMS (not all harmonized)

CEN Reference Standard Number, and SNV Reference

Standard Title

MDR harm. Date

IVDR harm. Date

EN ISO 13485:2016,

EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021


SN EN ISO 13485:2016,

SN EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021

Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes (ISO 13485:2016)

OJ L 138 – 17/05/2022 OJ L 135 –12/05/2022, incl. A11 corresponce of to IVDR/MDR. Learn more about this standard here.

EN ISO 14155:2011+AC:2011 

Clinical investigation of medical devices for human subjects – Good clinical practice 

not harmonised yet, new version published  ISO 14155:2020

EN ISO 14971:2019,


EN ISO 14971:2019/A11:2021

Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices (ISO 14971:2019)

OJ L 138 – 17/05/2022, OJ L 135 – 12/05/2022. Recommended together with ISO/IEC Guide 63 and ISO/TR 24971:2020 – Technical Report – Medical Devices Risk Management.

Incl. Amendment A11with IVDR/MDR correspondence.

n/a

Medical devices — Guidance on the application of ISO 14971 (ISO/TR 24971)

not on the harmonization plan, but essential for the application of ISO 14971:2019


Already in ColabON

EN IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015 CSV

Medical device software – Software life-cycle processes 

not harmonised yet, essential for SW Products

EN IEC 62366-1:2015+AC:2016 CSV

Medical devices – Application of usability engineering to medical devices 

not harmonised yet, but essential

EN ISO 20916:2024

In vitro diagnostic medical devices – Clinical performance studies using specimens from human subjects – Good study practice (ISO 20916:2019)

NEW harmonized since 8. October 2024 for IVDS

IEC 80001-1:2011

Safety, effectiveness and security in the implementation and use of connected medical devices or connected health software – Part 1: Application of risk management

not harmonised yet, new international standard published IEC 80001-1:2021


IEC 81001-5-1:2021

Health software and health IT systems safety, effectiveness and security – Part 5-1: Security – Activities in the product life cycle (IEC 81001-5-1)

not harmonised yet, international edition published: IEC 81001-5-1:2021

IEC 82304-1:2017

Health Software – Part 1: General requirements for product safety

not harmonised yet. IEC 82304-1:2016 

enlarges process requirements for healthcare software, e.g. software not being medical device or ivd




The Standard Harmonization Plans


Mandate M/575 - C(2021)2406 : 2021-03-12 M/575 Amd 1 – C(2023)694


We have devoted significant effort to ensure the accuracy of this list, although its creation involves meticulous manual work. If you happen to spot any errors, we would greatly appreciate your feedback so that we can make the necessary corrections. We extend our gratitude to SWITEC and SNV for their invaluable expert contributions.


Publications in the Official Journal


Current MDR List of Harmonized Standards (Status 8. Nov 2024)

Here is the consolidated list of harmonized standards for medical devices



Where can I find harmonised standards?

Harmonised standards can be found on official websites such as the European Commission's website, which maintains a list of harmonised standards under various regulations, including the MDR (Medical Device Regulation). Additionally, harmonised standards can be accessed through national standardisation bodies such as DIN in Germany, BSI in the UK, or international bodies like ISO and CEN. These sources offer the most up-to-date versions of harmonised standards relevant to various industries, including medical devices.






How to identify a harmonised standard?

To identify a harmonised standard, check the official lists provided by the European Commission. A harmonised standard will have a reference number and be linked to specific EU regulations such as the MDR. It is typically prefixed by "EN" followed by the corresponding ISO or IEC number, indicating that it has been harmonised for use within the European Union to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Read the scope to understand the applicability... or get in touch with us...


What are harmonized standards for medical devices?

Harmonised standards for medical devices are specific technical standards that have been harmonised under the EU's Medical Device Regulation (MDR). These standards provide manufacturers with a clear framework to demonstrate compliance with safety and performance requirements. Common harmonised standards for medical devices include EN ISO 13485 for quality management systems and EN ISO 14971 for risk management. These standards help ensure that medical devices meet essential regulatory requirements for the EU market.


What is MDR standards?

MDR standards refer to the harmonised standards that support the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in Europe. These standards cover various aspects such as quality management, risk management, biocompatibility, and clinical evaluation of medical devices. Following MDR standards helps manufacturers ensure that their medical devices comply with EU regulatory requirements, making them eligible for CE marking and placement on the European market.


ColabON: Access to all data at clause level

With ColabON, you gain access to all relevant norms and regulations for the medical device / in vitro diagnostic industry in a structured and easily understandable format. The data is provided at clause level, enabling you to conduct precise and detailed analysis.

Get the current and planned harmonized standard list for medical devices and ivds



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